Working at Globethics.net

Finance Officer 60 to 80%

Globethics.net is a global network of persons and institutions interested in applied ethics with a focus on ethics in higher education. Through its global digital library on ethics Globethics.net contributes to improving access to knowledge resources in ethics especially for the global South. In addition, it facilitates collaborative web-based research, conferences, online publishing, e-learning and active sharing of information. Globethics.net aims at strengthening global common values as well as the respect of ethical contextual diversity.

We are looking for an Finance Officer who can take responsibility for financial management and reporting in our Head Office in Geneva The person will be working closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and with the Administration Officer in a small dynamic team and will have the opportunity of gaining a good insight into the work of an international NGO. We are looking for a flexible, precise and motivated team player.

Major Tasks

Monitoring and implementation of internal financial management controls and procedures

Bookkeeping for the Globethics.net Foundation and other entities in the responsibility of Globethics.net including supervision of the financial affairs of the Globethics USA Foundation

Preparation and sending of invoices and follow up reminders

Preparation of payments

Preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly financial internal reports for the management and Board and of external financial reports for donors and the Swiss authorities

Liaison with banking institutions, with the auditor and with partners as needed

Management of petty cash

Preparation and management of institutional and project financial audits

Support for fundraising efforts and donor relations, including drafting of project budgets and preparation of project financial reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

Graduate in accounting with a minimum of five years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial audit management and administrative work

Thorough knowledge of international and Swiss accounting standards for non-profit organisations

Good working knowledge of the accounting software Crésus Largo and/or similar software

Fluent in English and French and preferably one other language

Valid work permit for Switzerland

Independent and precise work and ability to prioritise, to meet set deadlines

We offer good working conditions in an international setting with a small, friendly and committed team.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Application deadline: 17 April 2019 - candidates are invited to apply with their CV and a letter of motivation by email to: jobs@globethics.net

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